Addendum RFQ_Solicitation Event 003000000088029.pdf

This addendum notice pertains to a solicitation issued by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources for a concession opportunity to operate off-road vehicle (ORV) rental services. The solicitation number is 003000000088029, with an opening date of November 2, 2026. Bidders are required to acknowledge receipt of this addendum and return it with their proposal submissions. The addendum notifies all interested parties that the original solicitation package has been superseded and that bidders must use the revised version titled "RFQ_Solicitation Event 003000000088029" for their responses. The concession opportunity involves operating ORV rental services, guided tours, instruction programs, and fuel sales at either or both the Interlake ORV State Recreational Area (3,500 acres in Pike and Warrick Counties) and Redbird ORV State Recreational Area (1,450 acres in Greene and Sullivan Counties). The operating season runs from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, with mandatory operations on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Proposals are due November 2, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The contract term spans from February 1, 2027, through December 31, 2030, with an option to renew for an additional period not to exceed four years total.

The fee structure consists of 2% of fuel sales income and 12% of all other gross income derived from services and products, less applicable taxes, payable by the eighth day of each month. The solicitation includes mandatory diversity participation goals requiring 8% Minority Business Enterprise, 11% Women Business Enterprise, and 3% Indiana Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise participation, with supporting documentation required. This is a new concession opportunity with no incumbent operator. The concessionaire must secure all rental equipment, supplies, and inventory; create necessary infrastructure; and obtain all required permits and licenses. All quoted prices must be valid for thirty calendar days after the response due date and must be inclusive of all applicable charges and fees. Respondents must be registered with the Indiana Secretary of State and certify compliance with drug-free workplace, E-Verify employment eligibility, non-collusion, and ethics requirements. Questions must be submitted at least seven days prior to the due date to Angela Settles at ASettles1@dnr.in.gov or 317-232-4108.